Jonesborough - Subject to local approval, authorizes the board of mayor and alderman for the Town of Jonesborough to elect a mayor from among the aldermen to fill a vacancy; authorizes the Town recorder to carry liability insurance rather than be bonded in an amount prescribed by Town ordinance; updates the election dates for the mayor and board of aldermen. - Amends Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1903; as amended.

Summary

The measure changes how Jonesborough fills a mayoral vacancy by allowing the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to choose a sitting alderman as mayor. It also gives the town recorder the option to meet liability requirements with insurance instead of a bond, as defined by ordinance. Finally, it updates the timing and length of terms for the mayor and aldermen, aligning future elections with Washington County general elections.

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